How many axes does the Hermle C 42 GEN2 have?

5, per Machining centre C 42 GEN2 (hermle.de).

How much does the Hermle C 42 GEN2 weigh?

13500 kg, per Machining centre C 42 GEN2 (hermle.de).

What is the X-axis travel of the Hermle C 42 GEN2?

800 mm, per Machining centre C 42 GEN2 (hermle.de).

Hermle C 42 GEN2

The Hermle C 42 GEN2 is a 5-axis machining centre with X-Y-Z travels of 800 mm, 800 mm and 550 mm. It has a swivelling rotary table and accepts several main spindle options with speeds from 15,000 rpm to 42,000 rpm. Control options are Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE, and the machine uses PROFINET and IO-Link in its electrical architecture.

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Travel X

800mm

Travel Y

800mm

Travel Z

550mm

Axes

Weight

13,500kg

Specification

2 sources

Category	cnc mill
Spindle taper	HSK A 63 / HSK E 40
Rapid traverse	60 m/min
Tool capacity	42
Table load	1,400 kg
Supply voltage	400 V / 50 Hz \| 460 V / 60 Hz
Max workpiece diameter	800 mm

Quick answers

How many axes does the Hermle C 42 GEN2 have?: 5, per Machining centre C 42 GEN2 (hermle.de).
How much does the Hermle C 42 GEN2 weigh?: 13500 kg, per Machining centre C 42 GEN2 (hermle.de).
What is the X-axis travel of the Hermle C 42 GEN2?: 800 mm, per Machining centre C 42 GEN2 (hermle.de).

Study notes

The document also covers the C 42 MT GEN2, described as a 5-axis mill-turn version.
Control options: Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE.
Spindle speed options listed: 15,000, 16,000, 20,000, 25,000 and 42,000 rpm; power and torque depend on the selected spindle.
Main spindle interfaces listed: HSK A 63, HSK T 63 and HSK E 40.
Positioning uncertainty in X-Y-Z axes per ISO 230-2 is ≤0.006 mm, calculated at a constant ambient temperature of 20 °C ±1 °C.
Max workpiece diameter Ø800 mm, max workpiece height 560 mm, collision circle at A-axis 0° position Ø990 mm.
Linear acceleration X-Y-Z is 6 m/s² (dynamic 10 m/s²); linear feed force X-Y-Z is 8500 N.
Standard tool magazine has 42 pockets; optional additional magazines ZM 30, ZM 50, ZM 88 k, ZM 216 and ZM 528 increase capacity.
Swivelling rotary table is listed as Ø800 x 630 mm; swivelling range ±130°.
Connected load: C 42 up to 57 kVA, C 42 MT up to 61 kVA.
Chip-to-chip time approx. 4.5 s; max tool length 350 mm; max tool weight 8 kg for HSK A/T 63 and 2.5 kg for HSK E 40.
Cooling lubricant tank capacity 860 l; internal supply max 40 bar at 27 l/min or max 80 bar at 22 l/min.

Safety

Hydraulic system operating pressure stated as 120 bar.
Compressed air supply stated as 6 bar.
Cooling lubricant pressure adjustable up to max 40 bar or max 80 bar depending on system.